Richard Biggs Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Richard James "Rick" Biggs II (March 18, 1960 – May 22, 2004) was an American television and stage actor, best known for his roles on the television series Days of our Lives and Babylon 5.Born in Columbus, Ohio, Biggs attended the University of Southern California on scholarship, studying theatre. He briefly taught at a Los Angeles high school before landing his first major television role, that of Dr. Marcus Hunter on the soap opera Days of our Lives.Biggs was diagnosed with hearing problems when he was 13, and was partially deaf in one ear, completely deaf in the other. He frequently used his celebrity status to raise money for the Aliso Academy, a private school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California that serves deaf children.He was married to Lori Gebers from August 1, 1998 until Biggs' death in 2004. They had two children, Richard James III and Hunter Lee.Biggs died in his home in Los Angeles of complications stemming from aortic dissection on May 22, 2004.
Full Name
Richard Biggs
Net Worth
$100,000
Date Of Birth
March 18, 1960
Died
May 22, 2004, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Height
1.78 m
Profession
Actor
Education
University of Southern California
Nationality
American
Spouse
Lori Gerber
Nicknames
Richard Biggs, Biggs, Richard, Rick Biggs
IMDB
Movies
Ablaze, Babylon 5: The River of Souls, Forever Love, Babylon 5: Thirdspace, Babylon 5: In the Beginning, The Alien Within
TV Shows
Babylon 5
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
1
At the time of Richard Biggs' death, J. Michael Straczynski was in the early stages of pre-production on a Babylon 5 theatrical film, titled The Memory of Shadows. Straczynski later announced that Biggs' character, Dr. Stephen Franklin, would not be recast when the film goes into production. The project has since been shelved.
2
He had a recurring role on the 2003-2004 season of Strong Medicine (2000), playing Dr. Milo Morton. The show killed him off at the beginning of the 2004/05 season due to his death on 22 May 2004.
3
Used money he made selling his autographs at science-fiction conventions to support a school in Orange County for the hearing impaired. From the age of 13, he was totally deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other.
4
Originally wanted to study medicine.
5
Raised on Air Force Bases across the United States.
6
Hobbies included traveling, writing, and learning how to use his computer.
7
Taught acting classes during his spare time.
8
Graduated University of Southern California School of Theatre. Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Drake & Josh
2004
TV Series
FBI Man
Strong Medicine
2002-2004
TV Series
Dr. Milo Morton
Crossing Jordan
2004
TV Series
Dr. Russell Flynn
Tremors
2003
TV Series
Roger Garrett
ER
2003
TV Series
Bruce Storchester
NYPD Blue
2003
TV Series
Sgt. Raymond Snider
Invasion: Anime
2002
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2002
TV Series
Anderson's Attorney
JAG
2002
TV Series
Lt. Col. John Swift
Touched by an Angel
2002
TV Series
George
Guiding Light
2001-2002
TV Series
Clayton Boudreaux / Clayton Boudreau
Ablaze
2001
Garrison
V.I.P.
2000
TV Series
Griffin Pearce
Any Day Now
1998-2000
TV Series
Bill Moody
Beverly Hills, 90210
1999
TV Series
Dr. Lecksis
Crusade
1999
TV Series
Dr. Stephen Franklin
Diagnosis Murder
1998
TV Series
Computer Consultant Mr. Rogin
Babylon 5
1994-1998
TV Series
Dr. Stephen Franklin
Dr. Steven Franklin
Babylon 5: The River of Souls
1998
TV Movie
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
Forever Love
1998
TV Movie
Dr. Berris
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
1998
TV Movie
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
TV Movie
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
The Alien Within
1995
TV Movie
Hawkes
One Stormy Night
1992
TV Movie
Marcus Hunter
Days of Our Lives
1987-1989
TV Series
Marcus Hunter
Miracle Mile
1988
Brian Jones (as Rickie Biggs)
Beauty and the Beast
1987
TV Series
Reporter
Once a Hero
1987
TV Series
Me & Mrs. C.
1987
TV Series
Bob
Walk Like a Man
1987
Salesman
Falcon Crest
1987
TV Series
Maitre D'
The Twilight Zone
1986
TV Series
Dr. Tomson
Unnatural Causes
1986
TV Movie
It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1986
TV Series
Young Doctor #1
Stingray
1986
TV Series
Cabin Guard
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1986
TV Series
Process Server
T.J. Hooker
1985
TV Series
Frawley
Three's a Crowd
1985
TV Series
Bailiff
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Biggs and Carter Experience
2004
Video documentary
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Biggs and Carter Experience
2004
Video documentary producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Drake & Josh
2004
TV Series in memory of - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Biggs and Carter Experience
2004
Video documentary
Himself
The 26th Annual People's Choice Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself
Archive Footage
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1993
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Days of Our Lives (1965)
Known for movies
Babylon 5 (1994-1998) as Dr. Stephen Franklin / Dr. Steven Franklin
Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) as Stephen Franklin, M.D.
Babylon 5: The River of Souls (1998) as Stephen Franklin, M.D.
Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998) as Stephen Franklin, M.D.